Read the following excerpt from one of Bob Dylan's songs. Evaluate how the lyrics correlate with the 1960's. Think about how insightful Dylan really was.
“Something’s happening’ but you don’t know what it is,
Do you, Mr. Jones...”
“Ballad of a Thin Man” by Bob Dylan
Step 2
Complete a Google search for the lyrics to “Like a Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan (covers by Johnny Winter, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix). Read the lyrics. Select which lines you believe are most influential/insightful. Add the lyrics to the Step 2 section of this page by clicking on Edit at the top right section of your screen. Include your name, the line(s) selected, and the reason(s) for your choice.
Step 3
Read the full lyrics to the following Dylan song. Identify the prophetic statements by Dylan in this 1963 song. Cite one example of Paradox and one example of Antithesis. It may be worth noting that these literary devices are favorites of rock lyricists who are portraying confusion, rebellion, and turmoil in their songs. Add your response to the Step 3 section of this page by clicking on Edit at the top right section of your screen. Be sure to put your name on your post. “The Times They Are a-Changin’” by Bob Dylan
Step 1
Read the following excerpt from one of Bob Dylan's songs. Evaluate how the lyrics correlate with the 1960's. Think about how insightful Dylan really was.“Something’s happening’ but you don’t know what it is,
Do you, Mr. Jones...”
“Ballad of a Thin Man” by Bob Dylan
Step 2
Complete a Google search for the lyrics to “Like a Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan (covers by Johnny Winter, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix). Read the lyrics. Select which lines you believe are most influential/insightful. Add the lyrics to the Step 2 section of this page by clicking on Edit at the top right section of your screen. Include your name, the line(s) selected, and the reason(s) for your choice.
Step 3
Read the full lyrics to the following Dylan song. Identify the prophetic statements by Dylan in this 1963 song. Cite one example of Paradox and one example of Antithesis. It may be worth noting that these literary devices are favorites of rock lyricists who are portraying confusion, rebellion, and turmoil in their songs. Add your response to the Step 3 section of this page by clicking on Edit at the top right section of your screen. Be sure to put your name on your post.“The Times They Are a-Changin’” by Bob Dylan
Step 4
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